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Dodgers vs. Phillies: Pitching Showdown Looms
20 Jul
Summary
- Dodgers face Phillies in a pivotal three-game series.
- Pitching matchups highlight a strong Phillies rotation.
- Both teams are vying for top spots in their leagues.
The Los Angeles Dodgers, currently the top team in baseball, are traveling to Philadelphia for a crucial three-game series against the Phillies. This interleague matchup at Citizens Bank Park will pit the Dodgers (63-37) against the Phillies (55-45), who are second in the NL East and hold a wild-card spot. Their previous series in Los Angeles saw the Dodgers take two out of three games.
The pitching matchups promise excitement, with the Phillies appearing to hold an advantage. Monday's opener features Philadelphia's All-Star Cristopher Sanchez against LA's Emmet Sheehan. Tuesday sees LA's Eric Lauer face Philadelphia's Zack Wheeler, a Cy Young candidate. The series concludes Wednesday with LA's Justin Wrobleski battling Aaron Nola, who has struggled this season.
Broadcast details vary for the series. The opener on Monday, July 20, will air on ESPN. Tuesday's game will be available on SportsNet LA, the MLB app, and TBS. Wednesday's finale is also set for SportsNet LA and the MLB app.
